Missile Integration Technical Lead

Northrop Grumman

. Serve as technical authority and primary decision maker for milestones including SRR, PDR, CDR, and subsequent flight-test phases .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $151,400 - $227,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading cross-functional missile and launch-vehicle programs, with a strong focus on technical authority in program execution phases such as SRR, PDR, and CDR. Capable of translating complex technical information into clear communications for stakeholders while mentoring junior engineers and driving process improvements.

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Technical AuthorityProgram ExecutionMissile Systems IntegrationFlight-Test PlanningMentoring Junior Engineers

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Hard Skills

Program Milestone ManagementData Collection and AnalysisHardware and Software VerificationTest Planning and ExecutionRoot-Cause AnalysisTechnical DocumentationIntegration and AssemblyCross-Functional CoordinationTest Anomaly IdentificationProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationLeadershipMentoringCollaborationProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Missile SystemsFlight-Test ExecutionAcquisition LifecycleTechnical Exchange MeetingsProgram Deliverables

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as technical authority and primary decision maker for milestones including SRR, PDR, CDR, and subsequent flight-test phases
Coordinate test planning, hardware and software verifications, data collection, results analysis, and technical deliverables
Execute integration, test, and assembly of the AVE for developmental flight testing
Integrate hardware from subsystem teams and interface with element, system, and segment-level teams
Interface with software developers and systems engineers during integration and test activities
Write and deliver test presentations for program reviews and customer CDRL development
Participate in technical exchange meetings and interface with internal and external customers
Contribute to program deliverables
Identify and escalate nonconformances, test anomalies, and hardware issues
Coordinate root-cause and corrective-action activities with engineering teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

14 Years with Bachelors in Science; 12 Years with Masters; 10 Years with PhD
U.S. citizen eligible for a Secret (or higher) security clearance and able to obtain any program-specific clearance required
At least 5 years leading large, cross-functional missile/launch-vehicle programs
Experience driving program execution through acquisition lifecycle phases including SRR, PDR, CDR, or flight-test execution
Experience as a technical-approval authority for drawings, analyses, test plans, or related work products
Strong ability to translate complex technical information into clear briefings for senior leadership, customer partners, and range authorities
Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading formal development programs
Preferred: experience designing, developing, testing, integrating, and/or analyzing missile systems and subsystems
Preferred: experience with flight-test campaign planning, execution, data capture, and post-test analysis
Preferred: initiated and institutionalized organization-wide process improvements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
9/80 work schedule, allowing every other Friday off
Overtime eligibility may apply
Shift differential may apply
Discretionary bonus may apply
Company paid holidays
Disability insurance
Savings plan